Sybase Adaptive Server Anywhere - Alphabetical List of Functions

Chapter 8 SQL Functions
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Alphabetical list of functions
Each function is listed, and the function type (numeric, character, and so on)
is indicated next to it.
$ For links to all functions of a given type, see "Function types" on
page 304.
ABS function [Numeric]
Returns the absolute value of a numeric expression.
ABS ( numeric-expression )
numeric expression The number whose absolute value is to be returned.
The following statement returns the value 66.
SELECT ABS( -66 )
♦ SQL/92 Vendor extension.
♦
Sybase Compatible with Adaptive Server Enterprise.
ACOS function [Numeric]
Returns the arc-cosine, in radians, of a numeric expression.
ACOS ( numeric-expression )
numeric expression The cosine of the angle.
The following statement returns the value 1.023945.
SELECT ACOS( 0.52 )
♦ SQL/92 Vendor extension.
♦
Sybase Compatible with Adaptive Server Enterprise.
"ASIN function" on page 314
"ATAN function" on page 315
"ATN2 function" on page 315
"COS function" on page 323
Function
Syntax
Parameters
Examples
Standards and
compatibility
Function
Syntax
Parameters
Examples
Standards and
compatibility
See also